News & Notes

• Senate Redistricting Continues

  Published on March 13, 2012
  Following a ruling from the Florida Supreme Court issued on Friday, March 9, the Florida legislature will reconvene in a special session beginning Wednesday, March 14 to adjust the Senate redistricting plan passed by legislature earlier this year. The two proposed Senate districts for Escambia County were among 8 districts cited by the court as invalid and thus will be adjusted. The House redistricting plan was cleared by the court. For more information, click here.
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• News Release- FSASE Applauds Senate

  Published on February 27, 2012
  Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE) commended the Florida Senate for recognizing the commitment of Poll Workers – from across the state. These individuals work during early voting and on Election Day.
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• News Release: FSASE Scholarship Available

  Published on February 07, 2012
  Applications are being accepted for a $1,200 college scholarship from the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE) for the 2012 school year.
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• Unofficial Election Results

  Published on January 31, 2012
  Click here for unofficial election results for the 2012 Presidential Preference Primary and the countywide EDATEreferendum.
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• News Release: Tips for Election Day

  Published on January 29, 2012
  Some tips to help you move through the voting process on Tuesday, January 31.
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• Early Voting Has Concluded

  Published on January 28, 2012
  Early voting has concluded for the 2012 Presidential Preference Primary election. You may vote at your polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, January 31. Click here to check your registration status, locate your polling place, and view your sample ballot.
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• News Release: Polling Location Changes

  Published on January 28, 2012
  Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds voters that seven polling locations have changed for the January 31 Presidential Preference Primary and one of the precincts has changed its name.
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• News Release: Early Voting Ends Saturday

  Published on January 26, 2012
  Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford today reminded voters that 5:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, is the deadline for early voting for the January 31 Presidential Primary Election.
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• News Release: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

  Published on January 23, 2012
  The deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed for the January 31 Presidential Preference Primary Election was 5 pm on Wednesday, January 25. Voters may pick up absentee ballots from the elections office after Wednesday.
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• News Release: Early Voting Begins January 21

  Published on January 18, 2012
  Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminded voters today that beginning Saturday, January 21, four early voting sites will be available for the January 31 Presidential Preference Primary. Early voting will be available January 21-January 28.
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• News Release: Sample Ballots in the Mail

  Published on January 17, 2012
  Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford announced today that sample ballots for the January 31 Presidential Preference Primary are being mailed to Escambia County voters. The sample ballot includes a ballot image, the voter’s polling location, instructions on marking their ballot, and information on early voting, absentee voting, and voting on Election Day. A sample ballot is also available at EscambiaVotes.com. While only registered Republicans can vote in that party’s primary for President, all voters, regardless of party, can vote on the countywide EDATE referendum.
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• Extended Office Hours

  Published on December 29, 2011
  The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office will be open extended hours – until 7:00 p.m. – on Tuesday, January 3 to accommodate citizens who wish to register to vote or change party affiliation for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary election. January 3 is the last day to register or change parties before the January 31, 2012 election.
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• New Voter Cards

  Published on December 27, 2011
  All voters in Escambia County will be mailed a new voter information card beginning this week. The updated card will reflect local district changes approved over the past few months by the County Commission, School Board and City of Pensacola.
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• Sample Ballots

  Published on December 23, 2011
  Sample ballots for the January 31st Presidential Preference Primary Election are now available online. Click Sample Ballot and enter your information to access your specific ballot style.
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• Voting Reminders

  Published on December 03, 2011
  Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds voters to update their voter information before the January deadline. January 3 is the last day to register to vote or to change your party affiliation before the January 31, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary.
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• News Release: Electronic Absentee Grant

  Published on November 15, 2011
  Escambia County is among thirteen Florida counties sharing a $1.6 million grant to enhance the absentee voting process for military and overseas citizens.
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• 2011 Candidate Workshop

  Published on October 05, 2011
  Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford will be hosting a candidate workshop. Being a candidate or affiliated to a campaign is not required to attend.
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• New Rules for Third-Party Voter Registration

  Published on August 19, 2011
  The Florida legislature recently changed the rules governing third-party voter registration organizations and voter registration drives.
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• Redistricting Information Available Online

  Published on August 12, 2011
  Redistricting is underway at both the local and state level, as required after the release of the 2010 Census data. For more information, here are links to the redistricting websites for the City of Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida House, and Florida Senate.
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• Legislature Changes Florida's Election Laws

  Published on June 02, 2011

  Governor Scott recently signed into law a host of election law changes passed by the Florida legislature. Among the changes are: new days and times for early voting, a new date for the primary election, new rules on third-party voter registration, and much more.

  Here is a link to a memo describing the changes, issued by the Florida Department of State.

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